[GGpaX4DumpedTea]

Today in his weekly 'fireside chat' President Bush talked about 'Energy Policy'. In April, in his address at the National Small Business Conference, he elaborated on that policy. This is that address. I could not find it posted previously. I think it is worth reading, and worthy of comment.

[cubram]

Extend Daylight Savings Time! Reason enough to support this bill.

[DTogo]

Technology can also help us tap into a vital source that flows around us all the time and that is wind. That's why I've asked Congress to provide $1.9 billion over 10 years for tax incentives for renewable energy technologies like wind, as well as residential solar heating systems and energy produced from landfill gas and biomass. (Applause.)

I'm applauding too! :)

[skip_intro]

THE PRESIDENT: Thanks for the warm welcome. I appreciate such a generous welcome. Marianne, thank you for your introduction, and congratulations on being the Small Business Person of the Year. You had some pretty stiff competition. (Laughter.) I appreciate the courage that Marianne has shown and her determination to succeed. She is proof that the entrepreneurial spirit in America is really strong.

I want to thank Hector Barreto, the SBA Administrator. I appreciate the fine job he's done. (Applause.) It was my honor to meet some of the state Small Business Person of the Year honorees. Congratulations. I appreciate the ambassadors who are here. Embajadores, thank you for coming. And I appreciate you all giving me a chance to come by and visit with you. (Laughter and applause.)

What is it with Bush and the word "appreciate"? Does he get paid a royalty every time he uses it?

[raybbr]

Good job for posting this. I was sure it had been posted already. Since I am work I can't spend all that much time on FR.

[Willie Green]

We need to protect you from needless regulation and the burden of junk lawsuits....
The House of Representatives and the United States Senate needs to pass CAFTA

The bozo hasn't done diddly squat in five years to significantly reduce the regulatory burden placed on domestic industries. He just undermines our businesses with stinkin' cheap, imported crap.